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dc.contributor.authorPathangey, G
dc.contributor.authorWheatley-Guy, CM
dc.contributor.authorStewart, G
dc.contributor.authorAnderson, PJ
dc.contributor.authorRichert, MLC
dc.contributor.authorMiller, AD
dc.contributor.authorJohnson, JB
dc.contributor.authorJohnson, B
dc.date.accessioned2022-02-14T03:23:40Z
dc.date.available2022-02-14T03:23:40Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.identifier.issn0172-4622
dc.identifier.doi10.1055/a-0884-3014
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/412290
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to evaluate the influence of physical activity on incidence of acute mountain sickness (AMS) by continuous activity monitoring in a free-living sample of South Pole workers over the initial 72 h at altitude exposure of 2,840 m (9,318 ft). Body Media activity monitors were worn by 47 healthy participants. AMS was defined by the Lake Louise symptom questionnaire. Venous blood samples were taken at sea level and approximately 48 h after high altitude exposure. AMS incidence was 34% (n=16/47) over the first 48 h and 40% (n=19/47) over 72 h. On day 2 at high altitude, individuals with AMS demonstrated a significantly greater increase in the percent change in physical activity metrics from baseline: total energy expenditure 19±13 vs. 5±7%, total steps 65±51 vs. 10±18%, metabolic equivalent of tasks 21±13 vs. 7±13%, and time spent performing moderate to vigorous physical activity 114±79 vs. 26±27% for individuals with AMS vs. no AMS, respectively, p<0.05. In addition, erythropoietin and vascular endothelial growth factor were 1.69 and 1.75 times higher, respectively, in those with AMS. In conclusion, workers who engaged in increased physical activity and activity intensity during initial exposure to the South Pole were more susceptible to developing AMS.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherGeorg Thieme Verlag KG
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom440
dc.relation.ispartofpageto446
dc.relation.ispartofissue7
dc.relation.ispartofjournalInternational Journal of Sports Medicine
dc.relation.ispartofvolume40
dc.subject.fieldofresearchMedical physiology
dc.subject.fieldofresearchMechanical engineering
dc.subject.fieldofresearchSports science and exercise
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode3208
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode4017
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode4207
dc.titleRelationship of Activity Patterns to Acute Mountain Sickness in South Pole Workers
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dcterms.bibliographicCitationPathangey, G; Wheatley-Guy, CM; Stewart, G; Anderson, PJ; Richert, MLC; Miller, AD; Johnson, JB; Johnson, B, Relationship of Activity Patterns to Acute Mountain Sickness in South Pole Workers, International Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019, 40 (7), pp. 440-446
dc.date.updated2022-02-14T03:22:18Z
gro.hasfulltextNo Full Text
gro.griffith.authorStewart, Glenn


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